https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia South Africa Marketing and Media news 15 Marketing & Media news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/MarketingMedia en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:40:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hot-1027fm-and-hot-cares-invest-in-the-future-of-one-of-joburgs-most-remarkable-womens-shelters-290757a Every Mandela Day, Hot Cares looks for organisations where a single investment can create a lasting ripple effect. This year, that search led to the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville. 1-270590 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/leadup-podcast-returns-with-inspiring-new-episode-featuring-aesthetic-doctor-dr-karishma-ramdev-856333a The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Alumni Relations Office has released a new episode of its acclaimed LeadUP Podcast, with the latest Season 6 episode featuring UP alumna Dr Karishma Ramdev – an aesthetic doctor, entrepreneur and content creator who is redefining beauty, confidence and authentic personal growth. 1-270589 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/onedayonlys-laurian-venter-puts-people-at-the-centre-of-e-commerce-growth-290787a When Laurian Venter joined OneDayOnly, the business was exactly what its name promised: one deal, one day, every day. 1-270560 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/75-of-south-african-women-journalists-face-cyberbullying-sanef-study-finds-189666a A Sanef study has found that 75% of South African women journalists experience online bullying and misogyny, warning that the industry’s long-standing “glass ceiling” has evolved into a deeply entrenched cyber ceiling. 1-270588 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/so-interactive-delivers-strategic-digital-realignment-for-fam-967444a There’s an uncomfortable truth about growth: if the brand doesn’t evolve as fast as the business, the gap doesn’t stay invisible for long. 1-270584 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massmart-brings-in-charmagne-mazhindu-to-strengthen-brand-and-digital-marketing-412999a Massmart has appointed experienced marketing executive Charmagne Mazhindu as its new vice president of marketing, bolstering its executive leadership team as the retailer continues to strengthen its customer-centric growth strategy and digital capabilities. 1-270585 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/you-make-the-space-dont-wait-for-the-industry-to-make-space-for-you-634141a There is a recurring moment in the stories of the women who lead at Provantage. It is the moment they were handed something big before they felt ready for it, whether a national portfolio, a warehouse floor, a C-suite conversation, or a revenue target that made them catch their breath. 1-270541 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-into-local-cinema-history-with-record-breaking-opening-weekend-301888a The latest Spider-Man instalment has delivered a historic box office debut in South Africa with sold-out screenings and record-breaking numbers signalling renewed excitement for the cinema experience. 1-270583 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-meta-fee-changes-mean-for-south-african-businesses-using-whatsapp-856373a In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the importance of multichannel communication strategies. 1-270579 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Marketing & Media South Africa